Interactions FAQ What is amitriptyline? Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant with sedative effects
It works by helping to restore the balance of certain
Weight gain Some people taking amitriptyline may report changes in weight, including weight gain
In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis) to amitriptyline
Taking amitriptyline for pain will not have the same effect as taking it for depression
Summary
Amitriptyline tablets come in different strengths of 10mg, 25mg or 50mg
It has been traditionally prescribed for the treatment of depression, although it is rarely used for this nowadays
In 2000, Elavil was discontinued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
risk of profound CNS and resp
These common side effects of amitriptyline happen in more than 1 in 100 people
It has anticholinergic and sedative properties
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So, after about 50 to 140 hours (about 2 to 6 days), most of amitriptyline is gone from your body
how it works, dosage, side effects, 10mg, 25mg, 50mg tablets, solution
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Dizziness may be more likely when you go from sitting to standing quickly
Alternatively, your doctor may start you on a daily dose of 50-100 mg and increase the dose by 25-50 weak or feeble pulse
Sweating
Because Elavil works on the nervous system, it's more effective for neuropathic pain Amitriptyline hydrochloride tablets, USP for oral administration are available as: 10 mg: Pink colored, round shaped, film-coated tablets, debossed with "60" on one side and "U" on the other side, and supplied as: NDC 29300-419-01 bottles of 100
If you or your caregiver notice any of these adverse effects, tell your doctor right away
It is not licensed in the UK for treating neuropathic pain, but is commonly used for various neuropathic pain conditions around the world, irrespective of licensed indications